HUNDREDS OF FISH SPAWNING ON THE BEACH | 1st Van Life Experience | Catch and Cook
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ก.ค. 2024
- Taking the van on our first trip! We went down to Southern California to experience the Grunion run!
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It was nice meeting you and Jocelyn! Appreciate the shoutout! 👊 Glad everything worked out and you were able to experience a grunion run.
The MVP of the clip!!!
Oh shnap, good shit Roger!
MVP
Wohoo
Weeeew
That is such a sick background with the white van behind you!
Big fan bro I use to love fishing then I hated fishing but you reminded me that hate is for children and now I love fishing again. Keep up the great work.
You should get your new car and both of yall hit of the roads for an awesome summer trip
Sir your also my favorite fisherman's life my advice try Granton run best place is belmont shore or seal beach ca been doing Granton since I was a 5 years old with my dad in 1970
That’s so awesome! Thanks for bringing us along on this adventure. That was really cool to see.
This is probably my first TH-cam comment in at least 10 years and all it took was to hear you guys passed by Ventura where I grew up to finally say something. I just wanted to say thank you for providing us an insight into your lives and all the great stuff you catch and cook! It’s been incredibly therapeutic for me to watch you guys on a regular basis. I was actually stationed in Okinawa for the past three years and just came back to California now serving at a duty station in Elk Grove. I’ve been itching to get to the Bay Area and try everything myself I just don’t have time unfortunately. I also figured out how to fillet a fish thanks to you so my Marines in Okinawa ate great when we’d come back from fishing! Just bought a gyuto as well. Hope to catch you guys out there some day!
Hey Taku, it's not the fan that whistles, it's the the structure made of bars being not so aerodinamic
Ok 👍
The whistle noises when you’re driving is not from your fan but rather the roof rack. I got similar roof rack on my MB van and it makes similar noises. I put a little strip of wood between the groves of each bar and gone are the noises .
When I lived in CA, we always went out for them. I LOVE them cooked in a very light tempura batter. My neighbor was a Philippino. He made me some fish sauce out of a 5 gallon bucket full that we caught. WOW ! Best stuff ever. If you see this comment, you need to give it a try. Homemade fish sauce is the best !
love the little fisherman's life shout out haha
Great job
Loving Joshlyn's new hair! You should freshen up as well Taku! New Van Life, New Hairdo haha
Your/Jocelyn's giggles sound satisfying when you finaly found the fish spot ❤️
There is nothing better than a grunion run at 1 or 2 am, great drinks and running around in the water and sand trying to catch them! Grew up along the coast in Southern California and have loved the grunion run every year! Woohoo!
Minnesota guy here. I love what you guy's are doing. Thanks for inspiring and sharing.
you may need a wind faring for your roof rack to help with the whistling
Why was I super hyped though when you finally found them. Lol. The excitement was all there in your voice. 😊
I live next to Doheny Beach in Dana Point. i got sick of the dearth of specific information on the grunion run schedules, so I went to every predicted grunion run time for over a year and recorded how many fish I saw.
Late March - early May is best (April-May are the no-take months). Frequently there will be thousands of fish on the shore within flashlight range. So thick you can't even walk on the beach for fear of stepping on them. Your run is what I classified as hundreds.
June occasionally produces good runs. July-August are much leaner. I wouldn't bother during these months unless you're never going to visit again. You can sit there an hour and see only a handful of fish.
Full moon is better than new moon. The middle 2 days of the predicted 4 day run are better (often there will be nothing the 1st and 4th day, while the 2nd and 3rd produce thousands of fish). You can skip the first hour. There may be a few fish then, but if they're going to show up in force it's usually about 40-60 min after the predicted start, lasting about 1-2 hours.
Bad weather/heavy surf seem to depress the runs. So does a lot of activity on the beach during the day (Doheny occasionally has weekend beach concerts). And if you're an experienced fisherman, you know how you can smell baitfish in the water? If you can smell the grunion in the water during the day, there will probably be a good run.
So if you want to maximize your chances of seeing a good run, about late March - May, full moon, 2nd or 3rd day of the predicted run, one hour after the predicted start, good weather, small swells, little human activity by the beach during the day.
People say not to shine lights into the water or you'll scare them. That's true when there's only dozens or sometimes hundreds of fish showing up. You can tell because they'll avoid the stretches of beach that you're lighting up. But once it gets into hundreds or thousands of fish, they don't really care. I have a big worklight which I brought that would light up about a 100 ft stretch of beach, and when there are thousands of fish on shore they don't care about the light. The birds stuff themselves within the first half hour and can't eat anymore, leaving the grunion undisturbed for the rest of the night.
The grunion in the Sea of Cortez actually come up on the beach during the afternoon, while the sun is out. Due to the long length of the gulf, the tide times are shifted (takes a while for the ocean to slosh into the gulf as the tide comes in). So high tide during a full and new moon is around 4 pm, instead of midnight. Those of you in Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico may want to head to Mexico, instead of Southern California. Just check the local tide tables - they spawn right around high tide.
Absolutely love the grunion run. I usually go to long beach or seal beach. I've experienced nights where there are so many grunions like in the video and also nights where there are no grunions at all. Personally, I prefer the nights where only a few would be washed up from the waves and you have to chase after them before they swim back. You get a rush of adrenaline and a sense of satisfaction. Looking forward to June!
I grew up in Belmont Shore. Lived there 50 years. Use to love Grunion hunting. Even their local newspaper is named Grunion.
I think the whistling is from the roof rack... there may be a small pinhole, you could use small adhesive dot stickers, rubber/silicon stickers/stoppers, or happy face stickers 😀 to cover those small holes
3:18 that smile, wish a time in my life will come when I can smile like this. Happy, contented, and excited for the next day!
Lived in SoCal all my life (47 years now) and I’ve never made it to the grunion run successfully, to see them run. Lol thanks for putting this on video!
Me either (I'm 43) It's like a local legend! Nice to actually see them
@@julieb3996 right!? Very nice.
So cool. We lived in San Diego and have been to a grunion run. It was so neat. We fried up the fish and ate it. Jocelyn is such a trooper. What a great partner for Taku.
How did you like them? I'm from St. Louis and love seafood. Things like this are like a bucket list for me because I'm so far from either ocean (and the cost of fresh seafood here is crazy high). Lobsters, oysters, clams, sea urchin, and I've never even tried grunion, geoduck or dungeness crab....I could go on and on. I remember the grunion run scene in the movie "Don't Tell Mom The Babysitters Dead" lol. Cheers
"A little bitter, but a smooth finish" lol. I will be going out in June now, looks so fun. Thanks for another inspiring catch & cook. Van is looking good.
I remember those days, I used to go to Ocean Beach and Dog Beach to catch grunions, ghost shrimps for baits.
Get an air fairing. I had a noisy whistle with my rack and got the Yakima fairing, perfect now.
Don't count out the factory rack, I was looking at a Thule or Yakima rack for my car years ago and it turned out the factory add-on rack was better and cheaper.
If I was at the beach, saw this, and no one had told me about this natural phenomenon, I would have thought the world was coming to an end.
But how often do you go to the beach at midnight?
@@christopherpaik Not that uncommon for me, growing up near the beach. The beach at night is super serine, especially if it's near full moon and you get its light. Also is a common drinking spot for some people.
You should go to grunion run at least one if you are living in southern California, it is pretty fun
Tsunami coming?
Long Beach!! My hometown, 24 years there and loved this moment. Some years are more wild than some. Next time bring a rod and cast those gruion out, you'll get big halibut or massive croaker
I've heard of this all my 70yo life, watched videos and read about it. But to see you guys actually collecting and cooking grunion is way awesome. Thanks for sharing
Great work Taku and thank you for bringing this content to us. I've never seen such an amazing scene before, I can only imagine how cool it was to witness it in person.
That is so amazing. So glad you made the video. You've certainly entertained us for a few minutes. Thanks.
You two are so infinitely nice and funny and accomplished - great combo! Also patient and persevering.
I've never seen anything like that before, but your excitement is contagious. Thanks for sharing Taku. You're Awesome!
I'm THANKFUL for some excellent entertainment like yours on YT, I'm gonna ask ALL my friends to subscribe to your your channel! Thx 4 all the great episodes... hope to see many MORE!
I've gone grunion hunting before, down in IB and have NEVER seen so many at once. I do know they usually show up after midnight and you need light to see them, but that's so crazy at how many you saw. I appreciate your how to on cooking them and taking the guts out.
Omg, grunion runs was a favorite family past time when we lived in socal. Love it! #jealous #funtimes
Love the stealth camping and nighttime fishing! Your enthusiasm always makes me smile. Thanks for the great video!
Taku ! You definitely inspired me into becoming my outdoorsy and fishing! It’s been great fun following along your journey and love the content. Keep doing what your doing man!!! You’re great!
This dude deserves millions of subscribers. He always bring amazing videos to TH-cam.
Thanks you two! I live in San Diego. Your reaction is exactly how it was for my first time watching the run. It was great to come along and relive the experience.
My boyfriend and I just recently started watching your videos and we can't stop! we genuinely love how excited you get in every video! this was a great adventure. Also I love how Jocelyn loves catching fish too!
Now that you have a traveling van, you should do some food truck stuff for your audience 🤗
Enjoyable Post! You never know what fun is out there until you go and find it ! That looked like you are making great memories ! Thanks! Oh yea, Roof Rack .
Bro the van is Neat 👌. You both deserved it. You always mentioned how lucky you are to have these career, always saying thanks to us fans. I'm happy to see your channel growing. Thanks for the great content.
Yes 👍 he grows well
Driving for 6+ hours with that noise must have been horrible 🤣
Yes 👍
Grunion hunting is very hit or miss. Awesome that you were able to experience a night like that!!!
I’m reminded of the Beverly Hillbillies when they thought the grunion were people who were invading California by water. They got their guns and went to the beach to fight them off. It was funny. Good humor the way I wished it was again.
Thanks for sharing with us.
PS. You coined the name for your van. VANTOR! From van tour. Peace and harmony from tiny town CO.
Holy Crap, Who knew Taku would sleep in my city, let alone right near my home LOL
That’s awesome
Thanks for sharing another Great catch n cook. Nice to see you guys on the road 😍🎣🚐👍
Once the grunion have hit remember the spot. Come back in 2 weeks and dig in the sand. You will discover bright orange pockets of grunion eggs. Its really neat to locate this. You can take these eggs and add them to whatever you are cooking that requires fish stock BUT if you freeze them they will keep up to a year. just let them thaw and add them to salt water and they will hatch instantly. I have had eggs frozen for a couple of years. Just put them in ocean water and they will hatch instantly. Its a cool experiment.
I used to watch you 3-4yrs ago w/my boyfriend at the time. I stopped watching when we broke up and that was when you went full time fisherman's life and quit your chef job. I came back to see how much your channel grew and how you're doing. keep up the good work!
🔥🔥🔥 upload Taku and Jocelyn. Cant wait till the Van is fully ready and the 1st adventure. 🍻cheers guys from Fresno 👊🏼😎
Good stuff, hard work pays off. Keep it up, enjoying the new content!
Thank you for the trip 😊 I’ve never seen anything like that 😃 and Jocelyn...Nice haircut 😊👍✨
Great video! Love seeing your and Jocelyn’s adventures!
I remember seeing TV shows about the grunion runs back in the 80s and 90s. People would have parties and catch as many as they could, sounds like fun, I like little greasy fish like herring, smelt, etc.
Here we go, time to get hungry...
Yes 👍
Taku! been watching you for about 3 years or so. You've came a long way glad to see you're utilizing the van! I lived in San Diego for quite sometime and the breweries there are AWESOME! Enjoy your trip and keep up with the good vibes!
Very cool video. Thanks for enlightening me about grunion spawn. Keep putting out great content.
Lots in San Diego for sure! We got a few buckets and also coolers full! Enjoy!
Discovered you earlier today and you are hands down my favorite outdoor and fishing TH-camr. Keep up the great work!
I called mine "The Stabbin Cabin". And I lived in that for years brother. Your gonna love it. Although Mine was not a van. And I could go full Hard Core Rock Crawler with it.
Our Cigar fish finally started running up here in Ak, lots of fishing down towards Kenai/Kasilof, Valdez, lots of dip netting but no felt sole boots/waders. Good luck on your guys trip and have fun.
Van Life Vlog Series, I see you two are getting more into a vlog style of format.
I love it, especially now that you have a van you pimped out yourselves 😬
Its amazing to see you guys taking the van on the trip!!
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Whistle is from the cross bar , I have the same problem once I hit 65mph . And the whistle get louder and louder. Some people use wind fairing but is very pricey. I found a cheaper solution: go to Home Depot and get some reusable 64 in. Rubber Twist Tie by Nite Ize. Wrap one twister for each crossbar . You do not need to wrap to close . Just 5-6 inches of space and wrap it. It will get rid off the whistle. 100%
Nice! From Long Beach,CA Been grunion running my whole life. When Gutted and deep fried with some spicy Cambodian garlic fish sauce dip they’re the absolute best!
love the video glad to see you living the life you want to. Looking forward for all the next videos drinking heineken whiling watching this cant get better
Haha, the whistling stabbing cabin on wheels. Love it.
Taku I’m having a hard time rn and your videos always make me smile and happy. Thank you
Really dope to see the beginning, where you guys are at now and where your going 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Did the grunion run awhile back in SD, it was so fun
Another awesome video, Taku! Last time I heard the word grunion was Bizzare Foods with Andrew Zimmern! love it, keep it up bro!
Been doing grunion runs since I was a kid probably seen millions in my life time. So fire when they are fried
Amazing video as always! I haven’t tuned in for awhile now but I have to say Jocelyn looks amazing with short hair! Love y’all!
Coolest video so far this year👍watching you guys chasing all those grunions.
Third time was the charm! Glad you were able to find which beach they were at before the season ended, great video Taku!
Taku and Jocelyn, glad to see you enjoy the grunion run that we experienced by bonfires as young teens in Ventura. I hope you cook some the same night, enjoy.
Love that you put the van in the background of the catch and cook. Great vibes.
i love your channel. you guys are so chill and down to earth. giving yall a shout out from my home town Venice ca.
Your videos are so so cool! They motivate me to become a sushi chef later in life!! Thank you for what you do!!!❤️
Thank you for taking us on this adventure. :) I love you and your lovely lady. :D
4:05 !!!! Best foraging in years....
Yep, Taku's greatest ever catch!
@@ystong6345 some might say a catch of a lifetime
My grandma told me about this when I was a kid and to actually see it is pretty cool great footage
this was such a wonderful phenomenon to watch damn dude you're living life
Finally!! SICK VAN OMG LETSGOOOOOO!!!
As soon as I see the van I liked the video. Congrats on almost finishing the van you guys!
Taku got mad excited. "it's happening" 😂😂💀
Yes excited
Oh man, this takes me back to my youth! Back in the 70s/80s pretty much all of Old Encinitas would be at Moonlight Beach for the grunion runs
“A little bitter but a smooth finish” 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 That’s what SHE said!
Jocelyn the beer queen. A lady after my own heart.
Gosh it’s so fun watching you guys have fun!!!
Wow I’ve never seen anything like that. It looks awesome and the simple yet tasty fish.
The fish spawn was really cool. This is what I follow you for. Awesome outdoor stuff. And cooking, of course.
This video brings me memories of grunion hunting over in Avila Beach. I remember just helping my uncle fill his buckets full of fish.
Have enjoyed grunion since I was a little boy. The one tip that I can give is to find the darkest beach, no out side lights, i.e. parking lots , houses etc. Carry on with the excellent content, j.z. from Ventura county.
So happy for you! Can’t wait to see the finished van
I miss the ol’ days , ( 1980’s 90’s) Used to smash Grunions in HMB to Pescadero. So much fun as a kid .
For the noise, maybe a wind deflector in front of the roof rack? Fun video as usual!
Fun video
awesome vid Taku! thanks for the adventure!
Great reportage man of the “orgy of fish”! Grunion were something my family has looked for (from Encinitas CA)… thanks for the experience! BTW you and Jocyelyn have been great examples of reason thru partnership … true friendship (beyond anything else) in these times your an example of what’s important in human companionship! My wife and I would be honored to (come down from our apt in Portland OR) and camp with you anytime!
In Canada we have a grunion run but i believe its on the east coast (Newfoundland, Labrador), on the west coast there is a herring run that deposits billions of herring eggs on the beach and it coincides with the Brant geese migration, saw this in Parksville on Vancouver island couple years back.
So hyped about the van life series.. makes me wanna get a van and weekend travel